Title: Estimator II

Location: Greater Seattle Area | Los Angeles, CA

Position Type: Full time

Requisition ID: R59916

Description:

Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! 

This role is part of Blue Origin corporate functions, providing centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams, functions, and locations.

As part of a team of cost professionals, you will be responsible for coordinating, collaborating, developing, reviewing, and presenting cost estimates that are compliant with internal and external requirements in support of Blue Origin’s commercial and government customer proposal activities. You will also develop cost estimates for Internal Research & Development efforts. You will develop cost estimates related to all our product lines including liquid rocket propulsion, suborbital launch services, orbital launch services, lunar landing services, and other in-space applications. You will perform concurrent estimating activities with a variety of stakeholders, complexities, levels of scope definition, and magnitude. You will write Basis of Estimate (BOE) narratives documenting and rationalizing the estimating approach. These duties will include the opportunity to shape the future of our estimating practices and processes as Blue Origin continues to grow and evolve.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 2+ years of experience with cost estimating, program planning, or project management.
• Experience with products at all stages of their lifecycles including development, production, and operations.
• Consistent track record of collaboration with technical personnel, making progress despite ambiguity, communication with leadership, and incorporating customer feedback.
• Strong data analytics skills with the ability to work with complex datasets while effectively summarizing, visualizing, and communicating estimate data.
• Ability to read and understand proposal documents like the request for proposal (RFP), scope of work (SOW), and relevant cost related documents provided by the customer.
• Able to construct a clear narrative for proposals and estimates.
• Self-directed ability to handle concurrent activities and opposing priorities in and aim to provide excellent support of internal and external customers.

Desired:

• Aerospace, spacecraft, launch vehicle, or relevant domain experience
• Experience with building estimating, pricing, and cost management models and use of typical industry tools.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and ability to interpret complex Excel models.
• Capabilities in estimating large scale facilities and infrastructure programs for aerospace, oil & gas, or process industries.
• In depth understanding of FAR, DFARS, NFS, Business Systems Criteria, and other US Government regulations and the requirements for compliance.
• Current top secret clearance or willingness to obtain clearance.

Compensation Range for:

CA applicants is $85,049.00 - $119,067.90CO applicants is $77,961.00 - $109,145.40WA applicants is $85,049.00 - $119,067.90

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

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